EKC 2026

Session Series

Advanced Mobility in the AI Era

July 20-23, 2026

Toulouse, France

[Session 1] Data, Space, and Human-Centered Urban Futures

Invited Talks

• Eunyoung Jang (University of Basel) presented a comparative study of AI mobility governance in Seoul and Berlin, highlighting that while smart mobility technologies are increasingly shared globally, their implementation remains strongly shaped by local political, institutional, and cultural contexts.

• Helen Morrissey (University of Oxford) examined South Africa's informal minibus taxi system, demonstrating how mobility data ownership, governance, and power relationships fundamentally influence AI-enabled transportation systems.

Panel Discussion

• The discussion emphasized that mobility is ultimately a governance challenge rather than a purely technological one.

• Participants debated how AI systems should balance efficiency with transparency, public accountability, and citizen participation.

• The panel also explored whether AI-driven mobility can succeed without addressing fragmented data ownership and local institutional realities.

Open Questions

• How can AI mobility systems remain sensitive to different local governance models?

• Who should own and govern mobility data in the public interest?

• How can informal transport systems be integrated into future AI-driven mobility ecosystems?

[Session 2] Beyond AI and Autonomy—What Is Mobility For?

Invited Talks

• Yohan Lepoetre (AUTOCRYPT) discussed the convergence of cybersecurity standards between automotive and robotics, highlighting future challenges such as software-defined vehicles and post-quantum security.

• Dr. Wook Hyun Lee (KIER) introduced neuromorphic computing and spiking neural networks as a promising low-power computing paradigm inspired by the human brain for next-generation AI applications.

Panel Discussion

• The discussion focused on whether current AI development is sustainable from both energy and cybersecurity perspectives.

• Participants debated the growing energy demand of AI infrastructure, future ownership of mobility data, and the importance of international standards for trustworthy autonomous systems.

• The session emphasized that future mobility requires not only smarter AI but also secure, energy-efficient, and socially responsible computing architectures.

Open Questions

• Can neuromorphic computing become a practical alternative for future AI mobility?

• How should autonomous mobility data be governed across industries and countries?

• How can cybersecurity standards evolve to address quantum-era threats?

[Session 3] Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Societal Systems

Invited Talks

• Dr. Chae Deok Lim (ETRI/KWSE) presented current research on trustworthy AI for advanced air mobility, emphasizing safety assurance, certification, and human-AI collaboration.

• Julien Toulouse (Toulouse Team Invest) introduced Toulouse's smart city strategy, demonstrating how cities can function as living laboratories for sustainable mobility innovation.

• Harrison Hongseo Yun (Deutsche Telekom) discussed the evolution of connected autonomous mobility through Physical AI, V2X communication, and the 5GAA ecosystem.

Panel Discussion

• The discussion explored how trustworthy AI, communication infrastructure, and urban innovation ecosystems can jointly accelerate future mobility.

• Participants highlighted the importance of balancing technological innovation with public trust, safety, and social acceptance.

• The panel also discussed cooperative perception, cloud-edge AI, and the role of international collaboration in deploying connected autonomous mobility.

Open Questions

• How can trustworthy AI be certified for safety-critical mobility applications?

• What role should cities play as testbeds for future mobility technologies?

• How can connectivity, AI, and public trust evolve together to enable sustainable autonomous mobility?

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